Manager of Payroll

NJ Transit • Newark, NJ • Posted June 27, 2026

About the Role

Manager of Payroll
Finance

Job Description:



Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.


Roles & Responsibilities:

+ Plan, manage, execute and accurately complete all payroll processes required for the completion of each of the five weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles. Ensure that all payroll processes are properly documented.

+ Manage outbound payroll interfaces to the Data Center, Financial Institutions, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and third-party vendors. Ensure accurate reconciliation of outbound files to payroll data.

+ Plan, test, generate and schedule the processing of special pays including Arbitration Awards, Contr...